Grand Duchy Luxembourg-10 Centimes-1865A-#652.
16 Feb 2023- Greetings to all coin and token collectors, where-ever you
might be. Note: This coin is NOT FOR SALE. Heron has added an interesting bronze coin to the small collection of Central & Eastern Europa coins & tokens:
Note: Grand Duke William III ruled 1849 to 1890.
The Coin: 31mm dia. Round. Bronze. KM23.2. Grades XF.
Note: This composition of Bronze is 95% Copper, 4% Tin, & 1%Zinc.
Note: This coin is NOT for sale.
Obverse: Crowned shield type Coat of Arms.
Legend: GRAND DUKE de LUXEMBOURG.
Reverse: Large 10 center/CENTIMES/1865/A/BARTH.
Note: Barth = designer Francois Barth Wahl.
Note: This coin is NOT for sale.
Note: Mintage 1,000,000.
Note: Minted at Paris Mint (A=Paris)
Numista Rarity Index =9
Note: This coin is NOT for sale.
53 BC- Romans conquer this area.
406 AD- Romans depart.
1477 - Happy Hapsburgers become owners of this property.
1705- Area taken by France.
1815- Congress of Vienna proclaims Luxembourg to be independent
Duchy.
Note: This coin is NOT for sale.
Some Info Sources: Numista, NGC, Wiki, KM catalog World Coins (book).
**A really nice addition. Acquired from a retiring local dealer. A good deal was negotiated. Actually with 1 Million minted, a high grade is possible to find at reasonable price. And the search continues! This
is a great hobby for a lifetime!**
Note: This nice Bronze coin is NOT FOR SALE.
